United Nations Information Centre for the Caribbean Area - White Ribbon Campaign 2008
UNIC in Port of Spain encourages you join its campaign 2008. Wear a white ribbon on 21 September in observance of the International Day of Peace. In 2007 hundreds of ribbons were distributed at University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, the College of Science Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and
Tobago (COSTAATT)
and various Government Ministries.
The UN Association of Trinidad and Tobago co-sponsored the production of the ribons which were made by the Trinidad and Tobago Cancer Society.
Two thousand ribbons were distributed from 17 to 21 September. The UNIC is grateful for the invaluable support of the following for assisting with the distribution of ribbons and the Secretary General's message.
- the Bhrama Kumaris
- College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago City Campus
- the local chapters of Soroptomists
- Univeristy of the West Indies Computing Society
Many thanks to you for supporting this activiy!
 "Peacekeepers ensure that refugees and displaced persons can return to their homes; that ex-combatants are disarmed and reintegrated into society; that children are taken off the battlefield and sent to school; that people exercise their right to vote in democratic elections; that individuals human rights are protected, not violated, by police forces and judicial systems; and that fields and forests are demined so that they can be used to sustain life instead of trigger death. "
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.. UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon
The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the General Assembly, (UN Resolution 36/67) which called for people around the world to use the Day as an opportunity to promote the resolution of conflict and to observe a cessation of hostilities during it. There are places where peace has been restored, much of this has happened with the help of the United Nations.
For example, the people of Sierra Leone and Nepal have voted in democratic elections following years of conflict, and societies are rebuilding in Burundi, Liberia and Timor-Leste.
“These experiences show us that real peace is possible, if we work collectively to make it happen...take this day of ceasefire and non-violence very seriously...
.On 21 September, let us send a real signal of our universal desire for peace” .. Ban Ki-moon
Other Ideas -
- Learn more about the UN and peacekeeping/peacebuilding and tell others. The UNIC has peacekeeping vedios,the most recent title being "In the Cause of Peace" . Schedule a screening for your and your peers.[ see visiting the UNIC Library ]
- Send a text message to your friends on 21 Sept with a message of peace
- Light a candle for the cause of peace
- Sit still and meditate
- Wear a white artile of clothing e.g. Shirts or T-shirt
- Plan your own activity to celebrate 'Peace Day' e.g. concert, drawings, write about what peace means to you.. etc.
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Links to information on peacekeeping:
Questions and Answers about Peacekeeping
Peacekeeping Maps
The General Assembly and Peacekeeping
International Day of Peace website
Peacekeeping Timeline
the Department of Peacekeeping Operations(DPKO) |
George Clooney
A committed human rights advocate, the United States actor George Clooney was designated as a United Nations Messenger of Peace in January 2008. Using his global appeal and wide ranging talents as an actor, producer, screen writer and director, Mr. Clooney has focused public attention on crucial international political and social issues while diligently working to mobilize political action against the violence in Darfur
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